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Monday, 2 June 2014

I Spy Pets ...

I Spy Pets ... by Edward Gibbs (Koala Books)

PB RRP $13.99

ISBN 978-1-74276-070-4

Reviewed by Jenny Heslop

I Spy with my little eye is classic game played by many children.
In this picture book version young readers are asked to guess what animals are
pictured on the following page with the help of a clue - I like to munch
lettuce - an eye, and a peek through a hole of the animal skin (fur,
feathers etc.) This hole very cleverly becomes the creature’s eye when the page
is turned.

This is a lovely, simple book for the very young. Babies can start
their 'reading' life with animal recognition and toddlers will love the
guessing and revealing ritual. Uncomplicated and bright illustrations show endearing animals which
are commonly kept as pets and the peek-a-boo holes add a fun twist.